study

My new workbench

February 9, 2016February 10, 2016

When I thought about what I’d like for my study, a standing workbench was up there on the list. Well, I’ve finally assembled one, along with a filing cabinet, a re-upholstered stool and an inspiration pinboard. In the words of Bob’s Burgers: work hard or die trying, girl. Continue reading »

Workspace desk work

September 24, 2015September 25, 2015
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My first DIY project was four years ago, when I got a $30 desk from a tip shop. This desk was a big, solid beast, ex-government issue, large enough to fit a desktop and sketchbooks, and in need of some cosmetic attention. Continue reading »

Jamie’s tea station

May 29, 2015May 30, 2015
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Sometimes you’re busy, and you’d really like a cup of tea, but you don’t want to walk away from the computer for ten minutes while you wait for the stovetop kettle to boil (or worse, return to the study and forget about it, leaving it to make a shrieking racket until someone else hears it).